IRONWOOD, MI - Monday, July 28, 2008 - The Ironwood Public Safety Department has concluded its investigation into the April 27, 2008 death of 6-month-old Aden Cannons. The cause of death is officially listed as a Congenital Heart Disease by Gogebic County Medical Examiner.

Dr. Charles Iknayan was assisted by Dr. Thomas from Minneapolis Minnesota. Dr. Thomas is a pediatric forensic specialist. According to Dr. Iknayan, Aden had a disease called Long QT Syndrome. The death is considered a natural sudden death and the investigation will be closed.

According to MayoClinic.com:

"Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can potentially cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. The rapid heartbeats, caused by changes in the part of the heart that causes it to beat, may lead to fainting. In some cases, the heart's rhythm may beat so erratically that it can cause sudden death.

People can be born with a genetic mutation that puts them at risk of long QT syndrome. In addition, more than 50 medications, many of them common, may cause long QT syndrome. Medical conditions, such as congenital heart defects, also may cause long QT syndrome."